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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 493.16 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 493.16 and 274.14 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 493.16 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/493.16 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 493.16 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 135,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,195.57/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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